Israel-Hamas Roundup: Hamas breaches ceasefire, Donald Trump, Hostages, No return to Gaza, Thai captivity
Hamas breaches ceasefire agreement, releasing a 13-year-old girl without her mother
The Times of Israel cited Kibbutz Be’eri saying Hamas breached the ceasefire agreement by holding the child's mother hostage. The report indicates that Hila Rotem was released while her mother remained in captivity under Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. Israeli sources assert that this situation led to delays and disagreements.
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Donald Trump: Hamas has not released a single American hostage
Former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Joe Biden's policies, asserting that Hamas has not released any American hostages. Among the 200 hostages held by Hamas, there are 9 Americans and a U.S. green card holder. Trump, on his social media platform "Truth Social," mentioned that the lack of respect for the country or its leadership is the reason behind the failure to release these hostages. He warned that the situation is not going to end well and referred to the current days as a sad and dark era in American history.
Hamas still has more than 200 hostages, Israeli officials say
As per the Ynetnews website, Israeli officials estimate that over 200 individuals are still held captive by Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. Additionally, Ynetnews reported that five of the released Thai hostages were not initially listed as Hamas hostages. The report suggests that the exact count of hostages is undisclosed due to some being illegal immigrants who worked informally in Israel.
The Israeli army warned the Palestinians not to return to the Northern Gaza Strip
Avichay Adraee, the Arabic-speaking spokesman for the Israeli army, cautioned Palestinians in the southern part of the Gaza Strip against returning to the northern region. Adraee specified that Gaza residents are prohibited from entering the sea and should not approach within a one-kilometer radius of the Israeli border. In the aftermath of the temporary ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, some Palestinians attempted to go back to their homes in the war-affected northern Gaza to inquire about the well-being of their loved ones.
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Thailand's Foreign Ministry: 18 Thais are still in captivity by Hamas
The Foreign Ministry of Thailand has reported that 18 of its citizens are still being held captive by Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. The Ministry expressed gratitude to all parties involved in facilitating the release of the Thai hostages by Hamas. Up to this point, 14 Thai nationals have been released as part of the exchange between Hamas hostages and Palestinian prisoners under the temporary ceasefire agreement.
